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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 524.79 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 524.79 and 258.84 is: 387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 524.79 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/524.79 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 524.79 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 135,836.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,836.64/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.79

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